Description
One Small Step conversation partners Mareisa (39) and Cheryl (54), both Democrats, discuss fiscal conservatism, their fathers as impactful figures in their lives, and healthcare.Subject Log / Time Code
Mareisa and Cheryl introduce themselves
Mareisa and Cheryl talk about why they wanted to do this interview.
Mareisa and Cheryl read their bios aloud, both discuss similarity in views about bodily autonomy/abortion.
Cheryl explains what it means to be fiscally conservative in her experience, asks Mareisa about her first job, and how Mareisa came to Maine.
Mareisa discuss economics, the American Dream, both Cheryl and Mareisa share life experience and views on healthcare
Mareisa talks about how her father shaped her political beliefs through mental health issues he faced in his life and death, Cheryl adds her father's impact on her life and shares about grandmother from USSR.
Cheryl asks if anyone had a bad influence on Mareisa's views.
Cheryl and Mareisa discuss their personal political values, both boiling down to respect. Mareisa considers herself what people call "Radical Left."
Cheryl shares how she's typically not open to the moment, trying to learn to be more open to experiences
Mareisa asks if anything about her surprised Cheryl
Both happy to be here especially given the pall of an enormous tragedy, the Lewiston mass shooting that took place the night before.
Participants
- Mareisa Weil
- Cheryl Morin